Building a custom adventure rig from scratch is a massive undertaking. Between cutting straight holes into a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis and spending hundreds of hours figuring out insulation, it’s easy for a DIY project to stall out before it even gets fun

That is exactly why we created Baseline, and the outdoor gear experts over at The Manual recently took notice.

In their featured breakdown of our new starter conversion, The Manual highlighted how Baseline solves the biggest headache in van life: finding the middle ground between an expensive, fully loaded luxury build and an exhausting, error-prone home build. They called it a “Goldilocks solution”—and we couldn’t agree more.

Instead of forcing you to buy specialized tools and face endless research hours just to get your van liveable, we handle the complex, foundational heavy lifting. The Manual highlighted exactly how Baseline gives builders a massive head start:

• Professional Foundations: We take care of the sound damping, synthetic insulation, precision-cut marine-grade subflooring, and full interior wall and ceiling panels.

• Ready to Travel: It includes premium T-Vent windows, MaxxAir ceiling vents, dimmable LED lighting, and our signature removable 3-panel bed system. It’s ready to camp the moment you leave the lot.

• A Blank Canvas: Because it leaves out pre-installed power, water, or heating utilities, you retain 100% control over your layout and budget. You build what you need, when you need it.

Available on both the agile 144″ and spacious 170″ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platforms (with 4WD/AWD drivetrains), Baseline ensures your build starts on a perfect, professional foundation.

As The Manual put it, it’s the smartest way to bypass the frustration of early construction and jump straight to personalizing your ultimate home on wheels.

Ready to skip the hard part? Head over to our Baseline Page to view pricing, check our current chassis inventory, and start configuring your dream DIY layout today.